Etter Quince Eau-de-Vie
Etter Quince Eau-de-Vie is a Swiss coing bottled at 41% ABV (82 proof) in a 375mL bottle, from the Etter family distillery in Zug, Switzerland — distilling since 1870, now in its fourth generation. Quince is one of the great traditional eau-de-vie fruits, and Etter ferments and distills it with the same care given to its famous kirsch: double-distilled, then left to evolve for years in glass demijohns, which develop uncommon depth and richness without adding wood character. Tangy, floral and remarkably fresh. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 41% (82 proof)
- Size: 375mL
- Style: quince (coing) eau-de-vie — unsweetened fruit brandy
- Process: double distillation, years of maturation in glass demijohns
- Distillery: Etter Soehne AG, Zug, Switzerland — family-owned since 1870
- Origin: Switzerland
Quince, Captured at Its Most Fragrant
Quince is famously more aromatic than edible — its perfume is the point, and distillation is the ideal way to trap it. Etter's glass-demijohn aging lets the young distillate's raw edges round into depth while keeping the fruit character astonishingly pure: tangy, floral, with the juiciness of quince jelly. See more eaux-de-vie and the Etter collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: intensely floral quince — blossom, citrus peel and ripe orchard fruit. Palate: tangy and fresh, juicy with quince-jelly richness. Finish: clean, crisp and aromatic.
How to Enjoy
Serve lightly chilled as a digestif, or neat after dinner; a few drops in sparkling wine or over fruit desserts show its perfumed side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does quince eau-de-vie taste like? Tangy, floral and intensely aromatic — like the perfume of quince jelly, dry and unsweetened.
Why glass demijohns? Etter ages in glass rather than wood so the fruit stays pure while years of rest add depth and harmony.
How strong is it? 41% ABV (82 proof).
Rare and perfumed — order Etter Quince online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.